Overlooked genes play a role in wound care healing: study
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2013
Eight genes that have been overlooked in the past appear to play a role in the healing of pressure ulcers and other wounds, according to biologists from the University of California at San Diego.
Post-acute providers continue to improve on most quality measures, report finds
By
McKnight's Staff
May 07, 2013
Post-acute providers have improved across a broad range of quality measures, according to a comprehensive report released by the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care. Providers improved outcomes in 13...
Ask the care expert … about tracking pressure ulcer prevalence
By
Sherrie Dornberger
May 01, 2013
Our facility tracks facility-acquired pressure ulcers, but I would also like to report pressure ulcer prevalence among the residents. I am not clear about the terms, definitions or correct process to calculate...
Ask the treatment expert … about ‘micro movements’ in bed
By
Susan Wickard
May 01, 2013
I recently read an article addressing the movement of patients while in bed. It was conducted in the United Kingdom and contains valuable information.
Ask the treatment expert … about friction and pressure ulcers
By
Susan Wickard
Apr 01, 2013
What role does friction play in pressure ulcers?
Tech-savvy nursing homes improve care coordination and resident privacy, researcher states
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 11, 2013
Health information technology helps nursing homes coordinate care and protect resident privacy, according to a leading researcher on the impact of health IT.
NQF’s measures target pressure ulcers
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2013
The National Quality Forum (NQF) Board of Directors recently endorsed 12 patient safety measures with a focus on complications. The measures address pressure ulcers, falls, healthcare-associated infections...
Public-private group issues recommendations to HHS on long-term care performance measures
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 05, 2013
Federal performance measures for nursing homes should reflect the quality of care provided in these facilities and should not be driven only by the goal of aligning performance measures among different...
Joerns unveils its Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation System
Oct 31, 2012
Joerns Healthcare recently launched its Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation system.The new approach to wound care works by simulating the effect of floating in water.